Charles W Fairbanks House
- Also Known As: Indianapolis Life Insurance Company
- Address: 2960 N Meridian St
- Neighborhood of Crown Hill, Indy in Indianapolis
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1907/05/30 | Theodore Roosevelt | Guest | After unveiling the Lawton statue, Theodore Roosevelt enjoys a reception at the home (lost, 1522 N Meridian St) of Charles Fairbanks. A national scandal will follow when it is learned that liquor has been served to guests. | |||
| 1911/00/00 | Howard Van Doren Shaw | Architect | Howard Van Doren Shaw designs a new residence for Charles Fairbanks. | |||
| 1912/00/00 | Charles W Fairbanks | Home | The Fairbanks residence is completed in the Colonial revival and Tudor revival styles for Charles W Fairbanks and his wife, Cornelia. | |||
| 1918/06/04 | Charles W Fairbanks | Home | Charles Warren Fairbanks died of nephritis in his Indianapolis home at the age of 66. | |||
| 1923/00/00 | The Indianapolis Life Insurance Company buys the Fairbanks House to use for their corporate office. It will be added to in 1956, 1960, 1980, and 1985. |
| Particulars for Charles W Fairbanks House: | |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | American Colonial Revival |
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Area of Significance | Commerce |
| Criteria | Historic Event |
| Level of Significance | National |
| Criteria | Person |
| Area of Significance | Politics-government |
| Owner | Private |
| Historic Use | Single dwelling |
| Architectural Style | Tudor Revival |
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